Chain assembly, single and 1 more item

The Defense Logistics Agency Aviation, through office SPE4A5, is soliciting quotes under RFQ SPE4A527T2996 for 11 units of chain assembly (NSN 4010-01-218-9955) and one unit of part 0001S00000053, with quotes due November 19, 2026 via DIBBS. The Set Aside line reads No Set-Aside Used. The solicitation uses Fast Auto Evaluation procedures, and the attachment summary describes it as a candidate for automated award unless first article testing requirements prevent it.

Place of performance is FOB Origin with inspection at origin, and the attachment summary identifies delivery to DLA Distribution at New Cumberland, Pennsylvania. Line 0001 requires delivery in 498 days and line 0002 requires delivery in 90 days. The PSC is 4010, Chain and Wire Rope.

Technical data is subject to ITAR/EAR export control, requiring offerors to hold approved US/Canada Joint Certification Program certification and DLA authorization. The solicitation requires CMMC Level 2 certification (RD005) and covered defense information protections, and it applies DFARS Buy American requirements. The attachment summary notes HUBZone price evaluation preferences for SBA-certified HUBZone concerns.

One unit undergoes first article testing. The contractor's test report is due within 90 calendar days of award, with government approval within 30 days thereafter, and written notice is required at least 14 days before shipment for FAT verification. Manufacturing inspection requires SAE AS9003 or ISO 9001 compliance. Packaging follows MIL-STD-2073-1E, marking follows MIL-STD-129, and the solicitation incorporates DLA Master Solicitation Revision 106.

The attachment summary reports prior procurement of this item from CAGE 9R404 at unit costs of $395 to $675, with the most recent award in February 2026 at $675 per unit.